At the Heart of Summerville: Biscuit Belly

March 6, 2025

"At the Heart of Summerville" is a blog series dedicated to exploring the vibrant community of Summerville, South Carolina. From the historic downtown area to the surrounding districts, we showcase the people and places that make Summerville such a special destination.

In this post, we interview Lauren Coulter of Biscuit Belly, a new dining option serving breakfast and lunch in Summerville, SC.

Let’s start with the important stuff—what’s your go-to order at Biscuit Belly?

(We know picking just one might be impossible!)

Oh, that’s a tough one! But if I had to choose, it’s gotta be the 'G.O.A.T.' The combination of crispy chicken, goat cheese and our pepper jelly on a perfectly fluffy biscuit is unbeatable. But I also can't resist our 'Love Shack.' Literally - if i see it, i must eat a bite. Brie + house made berry jam + our biscuits = perfection.

For those who haven’t had the pleasure of visiting yet, what makes Biscuit Belly more than just a breakfast spot?

Biscuit Belly is more than just a breakfast spot because we focus on the whole experience, not just food. We’re about fun, creativity, and pushing the boundaries of traditional breakfast. Our biscuits are the star of the plate, but it’s the atmosphere, the team, and our effort to level up the 'fast casual' experience that sets us apart. One of our core values is 'Genuine Charm' and i think it's this charming experience that keeps people coming back!

Biscuit Belly started in Louisville, Kentucky. Can you share the story of how it all began and how it grew from one location to many?

YES! Holy moly what a whirlwind. We opened location 1 in 2019, really just thinking it would be fun to share our love of Biscuits with the Louisville community. My husband is a classic visionary and for years had been talking about doing this breakfast concept. I was of course, telling him NO NO NO because we had a lot on our plates already...but as usual, he won out. And I'm glad he did! As the demand grew, we were fortunate to expand to new locations, including Summerville! Each spot we open has its own personality, but the heart and soul of Biscuit Belly remain the same.

Summerville is full of personality and charm—what drew you to open here?
To be honest, Chad and I were visiting Charleston on a rare getaway without our kiddo. While here, he booked some time to look at spaces for a potential Biscuit Belly - he is ALWAYS on the hunt. The agent happened to bring him to Summerville and something just felt right. The charm of the area, the friendly people...and the location of the building itself was perfect. Summerville has that perfect balance of small-town charm and a growing, vibrant community. The energy here is contagious, and the people are so welcoming. It felt like the perfect place for our next chapter. We love that Summerville has a mix of long-time locals and newcomers, and they all seem to appreciate good food with a bit of fun. We wanted to be part of that dynamic!

We love a good behind-the-scenes story. What’s something fun or unexpected you’ve learned since opening here?
People here have LOVED to talk to us. I seriously felt like a celebrity while walking down Main Street with my Biscuit Belly clothes on. Strangers would just stop me and ask me so many questions - as well as tell us the history of the building. This was extra special to me...Chad and are technically pharmacists. We both went to pharmacy school. Our building used to have an 'old time' pharmacy, so it really brings things full circle for us!

Biscuit Belly is all about comfort food with a twist. If you could describe Summerville in three words, what would they be?
Welcoming, community-driven, and, dare i say - a bit quirky? This makes us feel like we fit right in! There’s always something unique and fun happening here, and the people are so down-to-earth and ready to be a part of whatever comes their way.

Tell us about your Biscuit Bosses.
Our Biscuit Bosses are the heart and soul of Biscuit Belly. These are our amazing team members who have undergone the training necessary to make a Biscuit Belly biscuit. Their training is 4 days - they go from making small batches of biscuits to large ones, and it is a PROCESS. They make thousands of biscuits before people ever pay for their first one. We highlight them and want people to know how hard they work - when you come in Summerville and place your order, you will see them directly in our kitchen making their biscuits. Some concepts hide away their kitchen - but we like to showcase these folks.

Lastly, if you could have brunch with anyone (famous or not), who would it be and why?
This is an easy one - and i will take the liberty of answering with two answers. One is my sweet grandpa who passed away just after his 80th birthday. He loved breakfast - and getting it was something we did together. He never got to eat a Biscuit Belly biscuit but i know he would love it. The other - obviously - Taylor Swift. 🫶

Biscuit Belly opened February 4th, 2025, and is located in Downtown Summerville at 118 W Richardson Ave Suite 101, Summerville, SC 29483.

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